Cesar Gonzales "I like stone's naturalness and purity of color." Born on February 20, 1962, Cesar Gonzáles has worked as a stone carver since 1988. Before that his job was in residential construction, building and finishing houses. But after learning the technique of stone sculpture in the workshop of a friend, he found he preferred it; the following year he became independent and began to create his own images. A married man, Gonzáles has a son and three daughters. The oldest girl shows the most interest in her father's art and even assists him. Gonzáles works with serpentine, rose manganese, calcite, celestite, red jasper, mottramite, chrysocolla, rhodochrosite and quartz. He travels to mines in the central sierra to acquire minerals and materials of all kinds. "I work in stone because of the beautiful things that can be made with each kind," he says. "I like stone's naturalness and purity of color."

	Customer Reviews
		I love the stone pyramid -- it is extremely beautiful! Thank you! - Carissa P, Arkansas USA WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED OUR GEMSTONE SCULPTURE FROM MR. CESAR GONZALES OF PERU. WE ARE SO VERY HAPPY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL STONE ELEPHANT CARVED FROM SERENTTINE AND ONYX . WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO NOVICA FOR THEIR WORK IN BRINGING ITEMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO US. THIS ITEM IS GOING TO BE IN OUR FAMILY FOREVER. IT IS A GREAT PIECE OF ART. AGAIN, THANK YOU MR. GONZALES AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM OURS IN IOWA, USA. - CROL O, IOWA The stone work was powerful and beautiful. - Lee Ann L, Tijeras/NM/USA The stone work was powerful and beautiful. The packaging was a work of art in itself and the wrapping was so beautiful I did not want to open it. - Lee Ann L, Tijeras/NM/USA Beautiful items. I am proud to have them. I hope to deal with him often. - Jack S, U.S.A. The Energy Pyramid was absolutely beautiful, and arrived charged with energy. My friend told me it was the perfect gift. I was very happy giving this beautiful sculpture to her! Thank you for everything!!!!! - Rose A, USA I just received the scupture Jungle Cockatoo by Cesar Gonzales, and it is magnificent! Superb! It is a truly beautiful work of art. I will definitely buy more of his work. Thank you. J. Moher - Joan M, Virginia, USA I bought a pyrite sphere and I was very impress by the workmanship. It's the most beautiful ball that I own, and I have quite a few of them. Thanks for the opportunity to do business with you. - Juan Morejon, Hudsonville/Michigan/USA I just received my sculpture "Toucan Dines." It's absolutely beautiful. I love it. Cesar Gonzales' sculpture is perfect in every aspect. Thank you. J. Moher - Joan Moher, USA This is a beautiful piece of work, not as bright as the pictures may suggest, but it is better because of it, the beauty of the natural stone comes through great. I bought the item as a gift an I am sure they will love it. I will definately consider this artists work again in the future if this is an indication of the quality of their work and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this item to anyone. - Graeme Brown, Austin, TX I received my calcite and jasper sphere, "Be Calm," and it is big & beautiful. I like, trust & have confidence in Mr. Gonzales' work & I will continue to buy his sculptures with pleasure. Thank you. J. Moher - Joan Moher, USA your work is magnificent, I know they will bring good energy into my home. thank you for your talent and for sharing it with me and others. - donna haley, elkton,ky. usa I sent the Sodalite & Angelite Pyramid"Sweet Colors" as a gift. My friend was so overly excited when they saw the pyramid. Thank you Cesar, I'm always looking for some different. - Tonya C, Flint, MI USA Your lovely carved frog receives many compliments and I enjoy seeing him reside by my peace plant. A wonderful piece of art that stimulates the eyes, as well as the sense of touch that sculpture encourages. Best wishes for continued success in your art form. - C Imming I'm truly enjoying the pyramid made out of Jade and Pyrite. It's beautiful, the craftsmanship is superb. Thank you. - Eugenia Esaulenko, Chicago, IL USA